If you haven't yet read The Number One Ladies Detective Agency, start with that first book in the series. It's funny and poignant, an unusual diversion from typical mysteries.

Tears of the Giraffe is a light-hearted mystery, but without some of the depth of the first. I felt like it took too long to start the mysteries in this book, but I enjoyed reading about the children and look forward to finding out what happens to them in future books.